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Tokyo Sushi Guide 2026: 4 Types from u00a51,000 Kaiten to u00a550,000 Omakase

Kaiten u00a51,000, counter u00a55,000, omakase u00a510,000+. Tokyo sushi has 4 distinct types. Pick by budget, reservation needs, and Japanese ability u2014 explained.

2026.05.03

Sushi

Tokyo Airbnb Starter Guide: Before & After Check-in 2026

Just booked a Tokyo Airbnb? A short, friendly guide to what to do before your flight, how to get to your stay, and what makes Tokyo a fun place to wake up in.

2026.05.03

Travel Tips

Japan Onsen Etiquette: Why Naked, Why No Tattoos (2026)

Naked? Tattoos? Japan's onsen rules surprise foreigners. This 2026 guide explains why, plus 5 real options for tattooed travelers in Tokyo.

2026.05.02

Culture

Tokyo Trains 2026: JR vs Metro vs Toei — When to Tap Suica or Use a Foreign Card

JR, Metro, Toei, or private rail? 2026 fares (post March hike), day passes from ¥1,000, plus when contactless foreign credit cards beat Suica. Tap-by-tap guide for first-time tourists.

2026.05.01

Travel Tips

Tokyo Airport Transfer 2026: Narita & Haneda to Your Stay

Narita Express ¥3,140, Skyliner ¥2,580, or Limousine Bus ¥3,600 — what's cheapest from Narita & Haneda to your Tokyo stay in 2026? Routes & last trains.

2026.05.01

Travel Tips

How to Book Shinkansen Online from Overseas: Foreign Credit Card Guide for SmartEX and eki-net (2026)

A practical 2026 guide to booking Shinkansen tickets online from outside Japan. Covers SmartEX, JR-EAST Train Reservation, and JR-WEST — including what to do when your foreign credit card gets rejected by 3D Secure.

2026.05.01

Travel Tips

Tokyo Train Manners: How to Ride Like a Local Without Annoying Anyone (2026 Guide)

A practical, culture-first guide to Tokyo train etiquette for short-stay travelers — why trains are quiet, what the priority-seat phone rule actually says in 2026, how women-only cars work, and the small habits that keep you out of the visible-tourist category.

2026.04.30

Culture

Japan Pharmacy & Drugstore Guide: Where to Buy Medicine, Cosmetics, and Daily Essentials

For travelers to Japan, drugstores are the daily-essentials hub for cosmetics, baby supplies, sanitary items, and tax-free shopping. This 2026 guide covers chain comparison, baby supplies, the November 2026 tax-free overhaul, and 24-hour options.

2026.04.30

Travel Tips

Does Google Maps Work in Japan? Yes — 5 Features Tourists Miss (2026)

Updated for 2026: Google Maps in Japan now supports Ask Maps AI, Indoor Live View at major stations, and Reserve with Google. Here's what tourists need to know.

2026.04.29

Travel Tips

Japanese Toilets Explained: What to Expect at Hotels, Airbnbs, and Public Restrooms (2026)

A practical 2026 guide to Japan three toilet types — washlet, plain Western, and squat — with realistic expectations, button-by-button decoding, public toilet strategy, and the two rules for paper and trash.

2026.04.29

Culture